Russia Behind Election Day Bomb Threats Targeting Chester County: FBI

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Election Day bomb threats targeting polling places in numerous swing states, including Chester County in Pennsylvania, appear to be executed by Russia, the FBI said.

The threat in Chester County came just before polls were about to close. It targeted the Chester County Government Services building, where in-person votes are tabulated for the entire county.

The building also houses two polling places. The county had to open two neighboring polling places late, until 10 p.m., due to voters turned away due to the threat.

The presidential race in Pennsylvania was called early Wednesday morning for former President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported. Trump is projected by the AP to win the election.

"The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many of which appear to originate from Russian email domains," the agency said in a statement. "None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far."

Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell said that vote tabulation was delayed by about 90 minutes in the county due to the threats.

Once the building was swept by bomb sniffing dogs, it was determined there was no threat.

No injuries were reported.

"Election integrity is among the FBI’s highest priorities," the FBI added. "We will continue to work closely with our state and local law enforcement partners to respond to any threats to our elections and to protect our communities as Americans exercise their right to vote."

The investigation remains ongoing.